CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE MINING FOR PROACTIVE CYBERSECURITY DEFENSE
1. CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE MINING FOR PROACTIVE
CYBERSECURITY DEFENSE: A SURVEY AND NEW PERSPECTIVES
Abstract
Today’s cyber-attacks have become more severe and frequent, which calls for a new
line of security defences to protect against them. The dynamic nature of new-generation threats,
which are evasive, resilient, and complex, makes traditional security systems based on
heuristics and signatures struggle to match. Organizations aim to gather and share real-time
cyber threat information and then turn it into threat intelligence for preventing attacks or, at the
very least, responding quickly in a proactive manner. Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) mining,
which uncovers, processes, and analyses valuable information about cyber threats, is booming.
However, most organizations today mainly focus on basic use cases, such as integrating threat
data feeds with existing network and firewall systems, intrusion prevention systems, and
Security Information and Event Management systems (SIEMs), without taking advantage of
the insights that such new intelligence can deliver. In order to make the most of CTI so as to
significantly strengthen security postures, we present a comprehensive review of recent
research efforts on CTI mining from multiple data sources in this article. Specifically, we
provide and devise a taxonomy to summarize the studies on CTI mining based on the intended
purposes (i.e., cybersecurity-related entities and events, cyber-attack tactics, techniques and
procedures, profiles of hackers, indicators of compromise, vulnerability exploits and malware
implementation, and threat hunting), along with a comprehensive review of the current state-
of-the-art. Lastly, we discuss research challenges and possible future research directions for
CTI mining.
Existing System
Identifying the entity responsible for an attack is complicated and usually requires the
assistance of an experienced security expert attribution is one of the most intractable problems
associated with an emerging field as a result of the technical architecture and geographies of
the Internet. As the representative work under different cyber scenarios (e.g., mobile malware,
fintech security), the corresponding profiles of attackers are appropriately established with the
attribution and assets. Recent development in AI compounds the problem by taking advantage
of adversaries that can adapt to attacks, generate variants, and evade detection: “This new era
of offensive AI leverages various forms of machine learning to supercharge cyber-attacks,
resulting in unpredictable, contextualised, speedier, and stealthier assaults that can cripple
2. unprotected organizations”, Forrester Consulting this method can only predict happened
attacks, which means that only attacks and threats that appear in the collected texts can be
predicted.
Drawback in Existing System
Automated threat intelligence mining systems may generate false positives
The quality of threat intelligence is crucial for effective decision-making
Data Quality Issues
Lack of Standardization
Information Sharing Barriers
Proposed System
Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) mining is a powerful tool that can provide valuable
insights into potential cyber threats and attacks, enabling proactive defense measures to be
taken. To generate robust and actionable intelligence, we need to conduct CTI mining with
diverse data sources, including open source and classified information. This involves a variety
of techniques, such as data collection, pre-processing, feature extraction, and machine learning
algorithms, which must be carefully selected and optimized to achieve accurate and reliable
results. However, CTI mining has its challenges. The high volume and complexity of data, the
need for real-time analysis, and the difficulty of distinguishing between genuine threats and
false positives can all pose significant obstacles. Quality control is essential in CTI mining to
ensure accuracy and consistency in the extracted intelligence, avoiding the risk of making
decisions based on incomplete or inaccurate information. CTI mining is an ongoing process
that requires constant monitoring and adaptation to keep pace with the rapidly evolving threat
landscape. Nonetheless, it can have significant benefits for both academia and industry. These
include improved threat detection and response, enhanced cybersecurity posture, and increased
awareness of emerging threats and trends. Overall, our review of the state-of-the-art works on
CTI mining revealed that this field is complex and challenging, but ultimately valuable, capable
of enhancing our ability to defend against cyberattacks.
Advantages
Customized Threat Profiles
Early Threat Detection
Incident Response Enhancement
3. Prioritization of Security Measures
Software Specification
Operating System: Windows 10
Coding Language: Java
IDE Tools: Eclipse
Server: Apache Tomcat
Back End: MYSQL